Thirst (2009)
Original title: Bakjwi · Turkish title: Kan Arzusu
“Lusting after sinful pleasures.”
2009 · 2 h 14 min
Directed by 
Park Chan-wook
Park Chan-wookCast
Song Kang-hoCredits
Written by: 
Émile Zola
Plot
A priest becomes a vampire.
Sinekatalog’s take
Park Chan-wook's vampire film is a darkly comic, erotic tale of a priest who falls from grace. Song Kang-ho is superb, and the film's invention and humour make it more than a standard vampire movie.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 7.1 / 10 (55,811 votes)
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